Year: 2026
Not a Safe Alternative: Research Shows Herbal Cigarettes Are as Harmful as Tobacco Cigarettes
Herbal cigarettes are often marketed as natural, tobacco-free, and even therapeutic alternatives to conventional cigarettes. However, a new…
Tick Defence: Prevention in Action
Few creatures are as widely disliked as ticks. Despite their small size, these parasites have a major impact…
Microplastics Disrupt the Immune Response to Allergens
Tiny fragments of plastic are now found almost everywhere in our environment—from the air we breathe to the…
The New Normal: Elevated Perfectionism in Young Adults
Research published by the American Psychological Association suggests that college students today experience significantly greater pressure to be…
Eat Well and Spend Less: AI Highlights Practical Food Swap Strategies
A new study published in the open-access journal PLOS Digital Health suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) can help…
Insufficient Protein Consumption May Contribute to Functional Decline with Age
Researchers have found that consuming lower amounts of protein-rich foods may negatively affect physical functioning as people grow…
Long-Term Research Indicates Health Problems Emerging Earlier for Younger Generations in the UK
Younger generations in the UK appear to be experiencing poorer health earlier in life than previous generations, according…
New Research Suggests the Ageing Brain May Be More Resilient and Adaptable Than Previously Thought
A landmark study recently published in the journal Nature Portfolio Scientific Reports suggests that cognitive decline is not…
The Arts and Healthy Ageing: Evidence of a Slower Ageing Pace
Regular participation in arts and cultural activities such as reading, listening to music, or visiting museums and galleries…
Daily Rest-Activity Patterns Correlate with the Pace of Biological Ageing
Adults with stronger and more consistent daily patterns of rest and activity may experience slower biological aging, according…
The Upside of Ageing: Regret May Fade Over Time
Older adults tend to report fewer recent regrets than younger adults, according to research published by the American…
Healthy Ageing in the Digital Era
As Australia and many countries around the world experience rapidly ageing populations, technology is increasingly viewed as a…